Synonyms for

Tidy

Verb / ˈtaɪdi: / Another word for tidy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

neat and organized

Synonyms & similar words

healthy untidy straightenout straighten sizable goodly tidyup sizeable squareaway kempt cleanup goodish respectable hefty neaten neat orderly well-organized clean spotless immaculate systematic meticulous shipshape well-kept trim uncluttered organized spruce spick-and-span well-groomed well-maintained

Synonyms by register

Formal

orderly neat methodical organized

Informal

shipshape spruce straight all in order

Literary

pristine immaculate unblemished

Antonyms

messy untidy cluttered disorganized sloppy chaotic disheveled

Common collocations

  • tidy up
  • tidy room
  • tidy desk
  • keep tidy
  • tidy house
  • tidy garden
  • tidy appearance

Word family

noun tidiness
verb tidy
adjective tidy
adverb tidily

Usage note

Tidy is often used to describe physical spaces or personal appearance. It implies neatness and orderliness.

Example sentences

  1. I like to keep my room tidy by putting my toys away.
  2. My teacher asked us to make sure our desks were tidy before we left for the day.
  3. It's easier to find things when they are tidy and organized.
  4. I feel better when my workspace is tidy.
  5. My mom always reminds me to keep my closet tidy.

Quotes

  • Tidiness is a virtue, symmetry is often a constituent of beauty...
  • It's not the tragedies that kill us; it's the messes.
  • A tidy house is a sign of a wasted life.

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